Is Zoom Sitting On Billions In Anthropic Gains? Plus, Why The Business Can Thrive During The AI Revolution, With Sean Emory (Ticker: ZM)
Is Zoom Sitting On Billions In Anthropic Gains? Plus, Why The Business Can Thrive During The AI Revolution, With Sean Emory (Ticker: ZM)  
Podcast: Chit Chat Stocks
Published On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we speak with Sean Emory, founder and CIO of Avory & Co, about Zoom Communications (Ticker: ZM). We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (11:23) Zoom's Business Model Evolution (20:50) AI Integrations (26:36) Anthropic Investment (32:18) AI's Dominance Over Software (39:09) The Impact of COVID on Zoom's Growth (42:25) Zoom's Pricing Power and Market Position (45:48) Capital Returns and Buyback Strategies (51:40) Valuation (55:31) Misunderstandings About Zoom's Business Model FOUNDATIONAL EQUITIES ETF: https://avoryfunds.com/ ***************************************************** Sign up for our stock research service, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat  ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices